Summer is typically a time of celebration and typically when offices get a bit quieter as holidays get booked, time off is taken and the quiet hum of a busy office gets quieter. With staff leaving for weeks in the sun, this can mean that clutter and dust begins to mount up and this can have an impact on productivity, especially at a time when there are less faces in the office on a regular basis. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of top tips for you to keep your office in tip top shape for your staff this summer.

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1. Declutter Desks Regularly

With everyone out and about, make sure to encourage your team to declutter their desks before heading off on holiday. Personal items, old documents, and unused stationery can quickly pile up. That last minute cram before the out of office goes on can mean that desks become a mountain of briefs and papers so make staff aware to leave their desk how they’d like to return to it. A clean and organised desk not only looks professional but also helps in maintaining focus and productivity. To help with this, you can provide storage solutions like trays and organisers to keep essentials neatly arranged and implement a consistent protocol for sensitive or client-relevant documents.

2. Implement a Cleaning Schedule

With fewer staff around, it’s easy for cleaning tasks to be overlooked. This is why it may be necessary to implement a summer cleaning schedule to ensure regular dusting, vacuuming, and emptying of bins if you don’t want to look for outside cleaning help for your office. To help keep things fair, assign specific tasks to employees who are present and be sure to cycle responsibilities regularly to avoid singling anyone out. Alternatively, you could hire a professional cleaning service to maintain a pristine environment.

3. Keep the Kitchen Spotless

Office kitchens can become hotspots for germs and clutter, especially under the summer heat. With staff leaving the office for a week or fortnight break, you need to keep on top of things in the fridge as well as ensuring that things are cleaned regularly.  Make sure to wipe down countertops, and wash any communal dishes. In order to help reduce the burden of discarded food, you can encourage staff to label and date their food items.

4. Work to Improve Air Flow

Pollen count is at an all time high in the summer months and this can mean that staff with allergies can be severely affected. Also, working in the often hotter environments can be difficult, particularly for most desk jobs. Air flow is incredibly important to help promote a better and more comfortable working environment for your staff. Keeping some office plants or maintaining open windows as often as possible will help reduce stuffiness in the office and promote an overall better workspace.

5. Freshen Up Common Areas

Use the quieter summer period to give common areas a refresh. As mentioned above, you could add some plants to brighten up the space and improve air quality. It could also be a good time to rearrange furniture for a more open feel and ensure all surfaces are regularly wiped down. A pleasant, tidy environment can enhance mood and motivation among the remaining staff.

By following these tips, you can ensure your office remains clean, organised, and welcoming throughout the summer months. And if a deep clean is what you need, our professional cleaning services are available to give your office in Leeds and Yorkshire the thorough refresh it deserves. Enjoy the summer with the peace of mind that your workspace is in top condition!